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Mousetoescamper

(4,563 posts)
Thu Mar 30, 2023, 07:41 PM Mar 2023

Penelope's crocuses

My 15-year-old cat Penelope passed on October 17, 2022. I buried her in the backyard flowerbed and planted crocuses on the mound of the grave last November. A photo of the grave was one of several I posted here last fall in a memorial. I mentioned planting the crocuses and DUer judesedit replied that the grave would look beautiful come springtime. That has come to pass as can be seen below in the photo I took this afternoon. The framed photo of my darling Penelope isn't a permanent part of the memorial. Thanks again to all who posted condolences.

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Deuxcents

(18,514 posts)
3. I lost my sweetheart, Angie, a couple of years ago..
Thu Mar 30, 2023, 08:04 PM
Mar 2023

I could not be comforted and I’m still missing her. I have Ruby now and she’s the love of my life now but I’ve never had a cat that I adored more than Angie. Our little fur babies steal our hearts for such a short time..

Mousetoescamper

(4,563 posts)
8. It's devastating.
Thu Mar 30, 2023, 10:01 PM
Mar 2023

I still have Penelope's daughter, Calliope. We've grown even closer since Penelope's death. Penelope was a year old when I got her and Calliope was a just-weened kitten. She's still the baby.

Karadeniz

(23,112 posts)
6. I've been doing animal rescue for decades... cats and kittens being the neediest. My husband and
Thu Mar 30, 2023, 09:11 PM
Mar 2023

I had arranged to be cremated and people would ask where I want the remains to be put, so I came up with putting my leftovers in my litter boxes. That way I can continue being useful!!!

Mousetoescamper

(4,563 posts)
7. Thanks for caring for the animals...
Thu Mar 30, 2023, 09:48 PM
Mar 2023

The dust to dust, ashes to litter box had me laughing out loud! That's a good idea! A better use than sitting on the mantle or scattered to the winds.

Mousetoescamper

(4,563 posts)
12. Every spring it'll bring beauty to the garden
Fri Mar 31, 2023, 10:26 AM
Mar 2023

Planting the crocuses and waiting for them to emerge and bloom has helped with my grieving her death.







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